SPEAKERS
- 20 – 22 August 2026
- Crowne Plaza Hotel, Adelaide
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
A / Prof Catherine Hong
BDS, MS (Pediatric Dentistry), Cert. (Oral Medicine)
Catherine is based at the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, and is a Senior Consultant at the National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore. Dual-trained in Paediatric Dentistry and Oral Medicine, her work spans clinical care, research, and education, with a focus on supportive oral care for oncology and medically complex patients, as well as the prevention of early childhood caries using population-based and technology-enabled approaches. She serves as Programme Director of the Paediatric Dentistry residency programme and Co-Module Coordinator for the undergraduate Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, Pathology and Radiology module, and holds institutional leadership roles as Vice Dean (Research, Innovation and Enterprise) and Chair of the Faculty Promotion and Tenure Committee.
At both local and international levels, she contributes to specialist training and professional initiatives through organisations including the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the World Workshop of Oral Medicine, and the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC), and as an examiner for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Her research programme focuses on clinically relevant and translational work supported by competitive national funding, with outputs including peer-reviewed publications and major textbook chapters that have informed international guidelines and clinical practice, particularly in oncology-related oral care and bleeding disorders.
Invited Speakers
(in the order of appearance)
Prof Peter Anderson
Craniofacial Surgeon
Peter is a Craniofacial Surgeon and Director of Research and Training at the Australian Craniofacial Unit. He trained in Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Edinburgh, before completing higher training in Plastic Surgery. After completing sub-specialty training in Craniofacial Surgery, he became a consultant in Adelaide in 2004.
He is a Fellow of Four Colleges of Surgeons.
He has completed four doctorates in craniofacial biology and surgery and remains actively involved in developing adjuvant medical treatments to manage patients with craniofacial anomalies thereby reducing the surgical burden on patients, families and medical services.
Kady Moraby
Paediatric Speech Pathologist
Kady is a Paediatric Speech Pathologist with over 17 years of experience in clinical practice, research, and leadership across tertiary paediatric health services in New South Wales and South Australia. She is currently the clinical lead of speech pathology in the Cleft and Craniofacial SA department at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Dr Damien Chan
paediatric allergist, MBBS
Damien trained as a paediatric allergist at The University of Adelaide. He holds the degrees of Bachelor Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). He has practiced at Apple Tree Children’s Health since 2010.
Dr Georgina Harvey
MBBS, FACD, FRACP, DCH
Georgina is a dermatologist working at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide. She is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Georgina undertook her Dermatology training in South Australia, England and New Zealand. She completed a Fellowship in Paediatric Dermatology at Starship Hospital, New Zealand.
Dr Ninna Yuson
DDM, MS (Paed Dent), FAAPD
Ninna is a consultant/staff specialist at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and also works in private practice at Paediatric Dental Care here in Adelaide. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Paediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. Ninna finished her specialist paediatric training (Master of Science in Paediatric Dentistry) at the University of Michigan in 2007.
She has been a staff specialist at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital since 2012 and started the first OFG Multidisciplinary Team along with Drs Chan and Harvey as well as the first Dental Transition Pathway in SA. She is passionate about working with children with special needs and helping children overcome their dental anxiety.
Ninna is a very active member of number of paediatric medical and dental professional organisations, including the SA Haematology Network, IDFA, IAPD, AAPD (both US and here in Australasia) and serves as the SANT Federal councillor of ANZSPD.
Dr Jane Boroky
Dentist
Jane is the principal dentist at St Peters Dental Clinic, a small boutique practice in Adelaide. She has worked in the country, and overseas in the Cook Islands as well as in the public sector in South Australia before taking over St Peters Dental Clinic in 1999. She recently sold the practice to focus on clinical work and teaching.
Her special interests are in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, endodontics and rehabilitation. She also has a volunteer dental project on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu.
Jane teaches at the University of Adelaide Dental School, where she has been a clinical tutor for over 30 years; and also presents in the SA Society of Hypnosis post graduate training course.
Jane holds a Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and has considerable experience providing dental treatment for people with anxiety and special needs.
Dr Mary Apps
BDS, BScDent(Hons), DClinDent(Paed), MRACDS, DipClinHyp
Mary is an Adelaide-based paediatric dentist with experience across private practice and the public hospital system. Mary has a strong interest in communication strategies that support anxious children and teenagers through dental treatment.
Mary believes that every paediatric dentist already uses elements of hypnotic communication in daily practice, whether formally trained in the area or not. Since completing a Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis in 2018, she has further developed practical techniques to enhance patient comfort, cooperation and confidence during treatment.
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